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Realistic Training Simulation System for Fire Control Operators

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

This project aims to procure a training system designed to enhance the preparedness and performance of fire control operators by simulating realistic emergency call scenarios. The system will replicate a wide range of incidents and caller behaviours, enabling operators to experience and respond to lifelike situations in a controlled environment. Objectives: • To provide fire control operators with immersive training experiences that closely mirror real-life emergency calls. • To improve decision-making, communication, and stress management skills under pressure. • To support continuous professional development through scenario-based learning. • To ensure consistency and quality in operator training across the service. Key Features Required: • A library of diverse, realistic call scenarios covering various incident types (e.g., fires, RTCs, medical emergencies, false alarms). • Interactive voice simulation with dynamic caller responses. • Scenario customisation to reflect local risks and operational procedures. • Performance tracking and feedback tools for trainers and trainees. • Integration capability with existing control room systems (if applicable). Expected Outcomes: • Enhanced operator confidence and competence in handling emergency calls. • Reduced response times and improved accuracy in call handling. • Strengthened resilience and adaptability in high-pressure situations. • A measurable uplift in training quality and operational readiness.

Classification

  • CPV34152000 — Training simulators
  • CPV35000000 — Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
  • CPV48000000 — Software package and information systems

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
2526-0137
Status
planning
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
goods

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning
Has Renewal
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2029, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE2
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
34152000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Training simulators
Entry 2
Id
35000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
Entry 3
Id
48000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Software package and information systems

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
066242-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
17 Oct 2025, 11:40

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
14 Nov 2025, 23:59
Description
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS) aims to procure a training system designed to enhance the preparedness and performance of fire control operators by simulating realistic emergency call scenarios. The system will replicate a wide range of incidents and caller behaviours, enabling operators to experience and respond to lifelike situations in a controlled environment. Objectives: • To provide fire control operators with immersive training experiences that closely mirror real-life emergency calls. • To improve decision-making, communication, and stress management skills under pressure. • To support continuous professional development through scenario-based learning. • To ensure consistency and quality in operator training across the service. Key Features Required: • A library of diverse, realistic call scenarios covering various incident types (e.g., fires, RTCs, medical emergencies, false alarms). • Interactive voice simulation with dynamic caller responses. • Scenario customisation to reflect local risks and operational procedures. • Performance tracking and feedback tools for trainers and trainees. • Integration capability with existing control room systems (if applicable). Expected Outcomes: • Enhanced operator confidence and competence in handling emergency calls. • Reduced response times and improved accuracy in call handling. • Strengthened resilience and adaptability in high-pressure situations. • A measurable uplift in training quality and operational readiness. To assist in understanding the market, and developing our Business Case and Procurement strategy, NYFRS would like to invite suitable providers to respond to the following questions:- 1. Would your organisation be interested in bidding for a contract in relation to this requirement? Y/N 2. With reference to the Objectives, Key Features Required and Expected Outcomes detailed above, please provide a brief outline of any relevant Solution(s) your organisation can currently offer. 3. What is unique about your organisation's approach to this Market? 4. Please provide an indicative rate card, and any other licensing, resourcing or costing information you feel may be relevant for implementation of the solution(s) your organisation is able to offer NYFRS. Information included in response to this Market Engagement exercise will not form part of the assessment of any current or future competitive procurement exercise. Please send responses to james.buckley@northyorkshire.police.uk, no later than 3pm Friday 14th November

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PMGQ-6583-JYGR
Name
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKE22
Country
GB
Locality
Northallerton
Postal Code
DL7 8AD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
County Hall, Racecourse Lane

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PMGQ-6583-JYGR
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Northallerton · UKE22 · DL7 8AD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE2 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05ceac-2025-10-17T11:40:13+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·